Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn
Sort by
538 items
-
World - Financial Times
UK fuel duty rise would rekindle inflation, warn motoring groups
Rachel Reeves expected to axe 5p discount and weighs reinstating inflation-linked rises in Budget5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
'It's going to have to go', says car owner as insurance rises
Office for National Statistics research shows that premiums rose by 42% in the last financial year.6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Weight loss jabs not ‘quick fix’ for UK worklessness, health experts warn
Scientists say using the drugs to get people back into work could carry logistical and ethical problems. Weight loss jabs are not a “quick fix” and the health secretary’s plan to use them to help ...6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Trump’s tariffs pose a greater risk to markets than his tax cuts
They pose a significant threat to the global economy because of how far-reaching they are, the odds of implementation and the potential for widespread retaliation.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s Budget10 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
A lot of your personal wealth is tied up in your employer. How to spread out the risk.
Direct indexing and individualized portfolios can help an investor avoid overexposure to an employer’s stock11 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Hunger experts say the risk of famine in Gaza remains high
The international authority on hunger crises says the Gaza Strip is still at risk of famine more than a year into the Israel-Hamas warYesterday -
World - ABC News
International experts say Gaza is still at risk of famine after more than a year of war
International experts say Gaza is still at risk of famine after more than a year of warYesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
Shadow IT risks are on the rise as GenAI tools gain popularity with employees
The risk of a data breach today has expanded by many magnitudes, in part due to the boom of generative AI tools.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves expected to focus rise in capital gains tax on share sales
Chancellor likely to increase CGT in October 30 Budget as part of efforts to close £40bn funding gapYesterday -
-
Business - The New York Times
Amid Sewage Spills and Rising Prices, Calls to Nationalize Water in England
Four decades after privatization, calls to nationalize the water industry have swept across England and Wales amid sewage spills and rising household bills.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
U.S. warns Israel to boost Gaza aid or risk losing weapons funding
The Biden administration has warned Israel that it could lose access to U.S. weapons funding if it doesn't increase the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza in the next 30 days. CBS News ...2 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.2 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts
The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers pledge crackdown on rising car insurance costs
Watchdogs, industry and consumer groups instructed to join taskforce as part of push to tackle ‘spiralling’ prices2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
State Department addresses U.S. warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote a letter to Israeli officials warning that humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza must increase or the U.S. ally could risk ...3 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
CDC warns whooping cough cases are on the rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning that cases of whooping cough are on the rise, with more cases reported this year compared to this time in 2023. Dr. William Schaffner, a ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Trump vows to impose tariffs as experts warn of price hikes and angry allies
In often-combative conversation with Bloomberg editor in Chicago, Trump says ‘tariff’ is his favorite word. Donald Trump doubled down on his promise to levy tariffs on all imports in a bid to ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened
Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?
If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says
Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers
The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.3 days ago -
-
Business - Financial Times
Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises
FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operators3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?
The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...3 days ago -
-
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves signals business taxes will rise in Budget
Chancellor says companies understand government must make ‘difficult decisions’ to balance books4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
This top concern of U.S. retirees is a 'huge risk factor,' says retirement expert—here's how to plan for it
Health care concerns are the top worry among U.S. retirees, which makes sense, experts say. Costs associated with long-term care can derail your plans.4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Autumn Budget: business fears big rise in national insurance
Tax experts warn of potential hit to retirement savings as companies race to calculate impact on costs4 days ago